Erik ten Hag and Marcus Rashford were left waxing lyrical about Christian Eriksen after Manchester United ’s victory over Aston Villa on Thursday.
The Red Devils found themselves 2-1 down with half an hour left to play of the Carabao Cup tie as Diogo Dalot put through his own net. The introduction of Danish playmaker Eriksen proved to be a masterstroke as goals from Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay saw United book their place in the next round and earn revenge for their Premier League defeat at the weekend.
Ten Hag pointed to the introduction of his summer signing as a turning point having identified a clear weakness in his side. Speaking to Sky Sports after the final whistle, he said: “They [Aston Villa] play with a high line so you have to pass the ball behind and we were quite successful in the second half.
